FIVE men were arrested in a dawn drugs raid at an address in Haslemere last Friday (December 10).

A substantial quantity of a white powder believed to be ketamine was found at the property in Timbermill Court, Shottermill, police said.

A 22-year-old man from Petworth, a 21-year-old man and a 25-year-old man from Shottermill, a 24-year-old man from Gosport and a 20-year old man from Haslemere were arrested on suspicion of possession of class C drugs with intent to supply.

They were questioned and released on bail, pending further inquiries, to return to Guildford police station on February 14 next year.

Police obtained and executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act, and the property was searched by a team of officers including Shottermill neighbourhood specialist officer PC Will Davies and PCSO Daniel Keen.

The officers had previously been informed of concerns over anti-social behaviour and possible drug dealing at the property.

PC Davies said: “This was a really positive result and showed how well we can respond to concerns and information provided by the local community.

“A number of residents have already contacted us to express their gratitude and have told us that it has really increased their confidence in their local policing team, so it has been a huge success all round.

“We would urge local residents to continue providing us with information about suspected drug dealing and any other types of anti-social behaviour, as these issues will not be tolerated in our communities.”